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Georgia, Athens Georgia, Mortgage Rates March 10, 2009

According to Zillow,  the 30-year mortgage rate has hovered around 5.25% for the third straight week.  In the PRNewswire Zillow stated, The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for thirty-year mortgages remained relatively steady for the … Continue reading

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What to Do When the Sales Price Leaves You Short

If you’re thinking of selling your home, and the total amount you owe on your mortgage is greater than the current value of your home, you may be facing a short sale. A short sale is one where the net … Continue reading

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Thinking of Making an Offer on a Short Sale? What You Need to Know

Are you looking to buy a new home? Are you thinking that now’s a great time to find bargains? That’s true, but it pays to know a little about the seller’s situation before you make an offer. If a home … Continue reading

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A Brief Message to Athens Ga Home Buyers

The top reason for working with me as an agent  is that I can help you find the right home to purchase.  The top ways in which I can assist are through understanding the purchase process, pointing out unnoticed faults … Continue reading

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The Top Ten Challenges Faced by For Sale by Owner

Virtually every Buyer buys by comparison. Having only one house to show prevents you from helping the buyer do comparison shopping. It is difficult to determine the tastes and requirements of a Buyer if you have not had the opportunity … Continue reading

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Housing Affordability at Recent Highs

According to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, the NAR’s affordability index measures whether or not a typical family could qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home. A typical home is defined as the national median-priced, existing single-family home … Continue reading

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PR From Zillow; Rates Drop off Again Monday, According to Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor

News Release Issued: February 17, 2009 8:00 AM EST 30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall Again After Weeks of Steady Rate Increases Rates Drop off Again Monday, According to Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor SEATTLE, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ — The weekly average rate … Continue reading

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The NAR’s Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers for 2008 and what it Says about today’s Buyers

What does the “Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers for 2008″ put forth by the National Association of Realtors reveal regarding today’s home buyers? Gen X and Gen Y Dominated Home Sales in 2008 In total, more than 60 percent … Continue reading

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Eight Tips to Guide for Your Home Search

1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing. 2. Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, … Continue reading

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Interest Rates Slide this week according to Freddie!

Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending February 12, 2009.  During this time frame, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.16 percent, down from last week when it averaged 5.25 percent. Last … Continue reading

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Oconee Chamber Business Expo

On April 30, 2009, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce will host the 19th Annual Business Expo from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Oconee Civic Center.  Annually there are more than 1,000 people who attend the Expo. The … Continue reading

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Deciding how much house you can afford

Before you start house hunting, you need to determine how much house you can afford, which will entail getting preapproved for a home loan. A real estate agent can help you find a mortgage broker to begin the process. While … Continue reading

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Home Buying Calculators

Need help with figuring out how much house can you afford to credit scores, closing costs, and payments?  Here are some calculators that might help. Affordability Calculator Credit Grade Calculator Upfront Cost Calculator Income Calculator Payment Calculator If you are … Continue reading

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Mortgage Tips and Advice

Mortgage 101 10 Minutes with a Mortgage Expert Should You Consider an Adjustable Rate Mortgage? Private Mortgage Insurance What are Points? Locking In Your Rate Which Loan Program is Right for You? Home Equity Loans Home Purchase Loans So You … Continue reading

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30-Year Mortgage Rates Highest Since the First Week of December 2008 says Zillow

News Release Issued: February 10, 2009 SEATTLE, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ — The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for thirty-year mortgages rose last week to 5.44 percent, up from 5.25 percent the week prior, according to … Continue reading

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